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S249 LKN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,384 mi
Last recorded74,384 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 LKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,384 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 72,528 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 71,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 66,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 58,613 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,534 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,312 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 43,312 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 38,329 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 38,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,683 miles

BOTH FRONT IND TURNING WHITE CLOSE TO L/LIMIT

Pass 17 Dec 2005 26,393 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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S249 LKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S249 LKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S249 LKN registered?

S249 LKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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